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Consumer Trends

America's favorite chains

 By Sara Rush Wirth on Jan. 12, 2015

Here, based on exclusive data from Chicago research firm Technomic, is our second annual ranking of the restaurant chains that have solved the puzzle, the ones consumers say are their favorites and why.

Operations

Bad-mouthing delivery

 By Peter Romeo on Sep. 14, 2017

Hurrah for the rebel who wants no part of it.

What are they getting into?

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 16, 2015

Announcements of diversification have picked up fast and furiously of late, be it a new product, new prototype or new concept entirely.

Consumer Trends

Customers’ most-craved beef

By Lizzy Freier on Nov. 20, 2017

See which 10 chains are winning with beef that consumers say they can’t get anywhere else.

Rising beef prices pushing burger ingenuity

By Kelsey Squire on Aug. 14, 2015

Faced with climbing commodity costs, operators can find opportunity in creating innovative offerings centered on unique, customizable add-ons, Technomic says.

Consumer Trends

7 key consumer types

By Sara Rush Wirth on Jan. 05, 2016

As consumers become more diverse and complex, it’s wise to look beyond traditional demographics—to understand behavioral patterns and attitudes—to help meet their needs and win them over.

American diners swinging back to beef

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 29, 2016

Beef consumption is expected to grow for the first time since 2006.

2016 Top 500: Steak chains

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 21, 2016

Despite the rising cost of beef in 2015, steak continued as a leading full-service segment within the 2016 Top 500 ranking. The menu category’s sales are up 6%.

Analyst Expects Restaurants to Suffer from Swine Flu Outbreak

By Restaurant Business Staff on May 01, 2009

According to the report, analyst Jason West said in a note to investors that unlike other outbreaks, such as SARS and avian flu, which were centered in Asia,...

Restaurants hit pause button on expansion

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 07, 2016

With new outlets providing less of a return, operators are directing capital elsewhere.

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